PSL 2025: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United – Player Battles to Watch Out For

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will take place from April 11 to May 18, with 34 games to be contested across four grounds: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, and Multan. The tournament will start with Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars at Rawalpindi on April 11. All six teams, Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultans, will feature in a double round-robin format, and the top four will feature playoffs. The group stage would conclude on May 10, followed by playoffs, leading to the grand final in Lahore on May 18.

Match: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United
Date: April 20th, 2025
Time: 8:30 PM PKT
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi

Major  Conflicts

David Warner vs Naseem Shah: Warner's aggressive opening will be put to test by the speed and the swing of Naseem. An early breakthrough by Naseem may turn the match.

Tim Seifert vs Imad Wasim: Seifert's free-flowing batting may conflict with Imad's shrewd and conservative left-arm spin in the powerplay overs.

Mohammad Nabi vs Jason Holder: Both experienced all-rounders, Nabi's lower-order hitting power might be confronted by Holder's precise death bowling in a deciding lower-order clash.

Colin Munro v. Abbas Afridi:Munro likes to unsettle fast bowlers, but Afridi's slower balls and yorkers are likely to be challenging on the pitch of Karachi.

 Rassie Van Der Dussen v Mir Hamza Rassie's unflappable temperament in the middle order supplements Hamza's consistency and swing with the new ball.

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Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI

Karachi Kings Playing XI 

Tim Seifert, David Warner, James Vince, Muhammad Riazullah, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza 

Islamabad United Playing XI

Colin Munro, Matt Short, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Ben Dwarshius, Azam Khan, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith

Match 10 of PSL 2025 will take place on April 20, 2025, as Karachi Kings (KAR) face off against Islamabad United (ISL) at the National Stadium in Karachi. The match is sure to bring excitement and energy, in part due to the rivalry between the two teams and their strong head-to-head history. Both teams also have strong batting lineups and good bowling options, but the pitch in Karachi has always been group-friendly, so they can take in this high-scoring match-up.

Head-to-Head

• Total Matches: 21
• Islamabad United Wins: 16
• Karachi Kings Wins: 6
• Tied/Super Over: 0
• No Result: 0

Islamabad United holds the edge in their head-to-head meetings with 14 wins and 6 wins for Karachi in 20 games, but the recent resurgence of Karachi makes this match hard to call. The National Stadium has shallow pitches and short boundaries, which offer good favor for batting and the prospect of a run-fest.

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Notable Matches in KAR vs ISL history

PSL 2024, Match 15 – February 28, Karachi

• Islamabad United: 165/5 - 20 overs
• Karachi Kings: 169/3 - 18.3 overs
• Result: Karachi Kings won, by 7 wickets

Islamabad United, batting first, set the platform with 165/5, led by Colin Munro, who scored 82 runs. However, Karachi Kings were able to chase that total down with Kieron Pollard’s 48 not out and Shoaib Malik’s 39 runs, finishing with 9 balls to spare to show why they have been one of the strongest chasing teams.

PSL 2021, Eliminator – June 21, Abu Dhabi

• Islamabad United: 190/4 - 20 overs
• Karachi Kings: 191/2 - 18.4 overs
• Result: Karachi Kings won by 8 wickets

Karachi's chase of Islamabad's 190/4, led by Usman Khawaja's 70, was powered by Babar Azam's 81 and Martin Guptill's well-made 43*. Karachi clinically chased down the total, finishing with 8 wickets in hand, and showed that they are also a threat in the knockout stages of the PSL.

PSL 2023, Match 19—March 3, Rawalpindi.

• Karachi Kings: 201/5 (20 overs)
• Islamabad United: 204/4 (19.2 overs)
• Result: Islamabad United won by 6 wickets.

For the second time, Karachi scored 200 and 201 in this match, led by Imad Wasim's 92*. It was chased by Islamabad's Azam Khan (72*) and Faheem Ashraf (41) with 4 balls to spare to win by 6 wickets and further demonstrate their ability to finish in big chases.

The excitement is building for a thrilling showdown in PSL 2025 as Karachi Kings take on Islamabad United at the iconic National Stadium Karachi tomorrow, April 20. With both teams aiming to get an early edge in the tournament, the weather and pitch conditions are expected to play a key role in determining the match outcome.

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Match Details:

• Date: April 20, 2025
• Match: KAR vs ISL
• Time: 8:30 PM 
• Venue: Karachi 
• Win % Batting First: 26%
• Win % Bowling First: 74%

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• The weather in Karachi is fine, with a 0% chance of rain, which may cause some interruptions.
• The temperature will hover around 27.8°C, offering moderately warm conditions for players.
• Humidity could impact swing in the early overs, and the cloud cover might assist bowlers if the match starts on time.

Pitch:

• Balanced Surface: Offers a fair contest between bat and ball, with a slight advantage for teams bowling first, especially under lights.
• True Bounce & Fast Outfield: Batters benefit from true bounce and quick outfields, encouraging fluent stroke play.
• Assistance for Pacers Early On: Fast bowlers could find early movement and help from the surface in the initial overs.
• Pitch Flattens Out: As the match progresses, the pitch tends to flatten, favouring batters for big scores.
• Spinners’ Role: Spinners may have a part to play in the middle overs, though it’s generally tougher for them compared to slower, turning tracks.

Average Score Batting First (Last Season): 177
Average Score Batting Second (Last Season): 161
Wins Batting First in Last Five Games: 3
Wins Bowling First in Last Five Games: 2

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Venue Records: Karachi  Cricket Stadium, Pakistan

• Highest Team Total: 229/4 by ISU vs QTG
• Lowest Team Total: 101 all out by KRK VS MS
• Average First Innings Score: Approximately 177

Islamabad started with a win and looks set to pick up from where they left off last season. The line-up is well settled with coming-of-age T20 stars, and role clarity has been very good for the players so far.

KAR vs ISL Match Details

Date: April 20th, 2025

Time:  8:30 PM IST

Venue: Karachi

KAR vs ISL Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Pitch Report

Batting second is likely the way to go on a good batting track.

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KAR vs ISL Head to Head

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Predicted Playing XI

Karachi Kings Playing XI 

Tim Seifert, David Warner, James Vince, Muhammad Riazullah, Khushdil Shah, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza 

Islamabad United Playing XI

Colin Munro, Matt Short, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Jason Holder, Ben Dwarshius, Azam Khan, Naseem Shah, Riley Meredith

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Players to Watch

James Vince

James Vince is off to a good start and looks very promising at number three.

Azam Khan

Azam Khan has taken a lot of criticism in his brief career. Can he live up to his six-hitting ability and get back? 

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Match Tips

United may be the favorite in what could be a close encounter.

Match Prediction: Islamabad United Will Win the Match

Islamabad United begin their tournament while Karachi Kings look to get on the board. They lost their first game after getting really close with captain Imad Wasim providing a fine display with the bat to get his side painfully close to Peshawar Zalmi.

KAR vs ISL Match Details

Date: February 16th, 2023

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Karachi

KAR vs ISL Weather Report

The Weather at Karachi is pretty good for the upcoming game.

KAR vs ISL Pitch Report

A flat track full of runs is expected at Karachi.

KAR vs ISL head-to-Head

Played- 18 | Karachi Kings-6 | Islamabad United- 12

KAR vs ISL Predicted Playing XI

Karachi Kings Playing XI

Sharjeel Khan, James Vince, Shoaib Malik, Matthew Wade, Haider Ali, Qasim Akram, Imad Wasim, Andrew Tye, Imran Tahir, Irfan Khan, James Fuller

Islamabad United Playing XI

Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan (Wk), Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Tom Curran, Hasan Ali, Zeeshan Zameer

KAR vs ISL Key Players

Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim has been in really good form in domestic tournaments around the World. He was really good in the CPL last year and has gotten off to a really good start with the bat in the ongoing PSL. With impactful performances using both bat and ball, Imad Wasim is a huge threat and can make long strides in this season.

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Alex Hales

Alex Hales has been in really good form over the last few seasons. His rise back to the national side started with the PSL and he knows how to impress the Pakistan crowds too. With Alex Hales back in the England side, the confidence will be higher as he heads in for another season here.

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KAR vs ISL Match Tips

Despite the head to head record, Karachi Kings could be favorites given their line-up and the list of T20 stars available to them.

Match Prediction: Karachi Kings Will Win the Match

KAR vs ISL, 4th Match Preview

After dropping a nail-biting contest against Babar Azam’s Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings will look to seek their first win against one of the two-time champions Islamabad United in Match 4 of Pakistan Super League 2023 at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi. Karachi Kings have an improved bowling lineup in this edition of PSLwith Mohammad Amir, Imran Tahir, and Mir Hamza looking to lead their attack. Not only that, but also have the experienced Imad Wasim and Shoaib Malik looking to add stability to their middle order.

KAR vs ISL, 4th Match Details

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United – 4th Match

Venue: National Stadium – Karachi

Date & Time: 16th February 2023 at 08:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Ten Sports

KAR vs ISL, 4th Match Pitch Report

This pitch is a batting fortress and top-order batsmen could even start counter-attacking from the very first over. Expect multiple batsmen to get half-centuries as spinners could once again get some help with unexpected turn and bounce on this pitch.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update

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KAR vs ISL, 4th Match Probable Playing XIs:

Karachi Kings Probable Playing XIs

Imran Tahir, Tabriz Shamsi, Ben Cutting, Imad Wasim (C), Matthew Wade (Wk), Mir Hamza, Qasim Akram, Mohammad Amir, Sharjeel Khan, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali

Islamabad United Probable Playing XIs

Alex Hales, Paul Stirling, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan (C), Azam Khan (Wk), Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Tom Curran, Hasan Ali, Zeeshan Zameer

Topmost Picks for KAR vs ISL Dream11 Prediction, 4th Match:

Top Picks – Karachi Kings

• Shoaib Malik – The 41-year-old showcased just how capable he is in Match 2 as he slammed 52 runs off just 32 balls, including 2 sixes and 4 boundaries. 

• Imad Wasim – The marquee all-rounder continued his impressive form by not only building a steady partnership with Shoaib Malik but even scoring 80 runs in just 47 balls, smashing 7 boundaries.

Top Picks – Islamabad United

• Alex Hales – Being one of the most experienced batters in this batting lineup, this English top-order batsman will be key in providing Islamabad United with a good start.

• Shabad Khan – Given that the National Cricket Stadium has something to offer for the spinners, the captain of IU will be responsible for taking crucial wickets in the middle overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for KAR vs ISL Dream11 Team:

Matthew Wade, Azam Khan, Alex Hales(C), Shoaib Malik(VC), Haider Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for KAR vs ISL Dream11 Team:

Matthew Wade, Azam Khan, Alex Hales, Shoaib Malik, Paul Stirling, Imad Wasim(VC), Shadab Khan(C), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Alex Hales, Shadab Khan

Vice-captain – Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim

Wicketkeeper – Matthew Wade

KAR vs ISL 4th Match Probable Winners:

Given that both teams have made improvements in their squads to fill their voids, still Islamabad United seems to be a more composed batting and bowling unit as compared to Karachi Kings. Moreover, given the pitch conditions and nature, we predict Islamabad United to register their first win of PSL 2023 in a close contest. Islamabad United have picked a stronger squad with a balanced mix of batters, bowlers, and all-rounders. Moreover, their restricted spin attack could cause them some issues, but their top batting order does seem to dominate the game at least on paper. Considering the team combination, Islamabad United is expected to win this match.